Waiving Health Insurance

Waiving International Student Health Insurance and Fees

ll international students within the SUNY system are required to enroll in the SUNY health insurance coverage, or show proof of comparable coverage according to a resolution adopted by the SUNY Board of Trustees on June 25th 1985. International students who wish to waive the health insurance fees are required to follow the procedure listed on this webpage every year.

Submission of a waiver does not guarantee that the health insurance and fees will be waived.  SUNY Plattsburgh reserves the right to deny waivers based on their incomparability with international student health insurance coverage offered through the SUNY system.

Required Health Insurance Waiver Forms:

• Clarification of Insurance Policy Benefits Form (EXAMPLE)
• Clarification of Insurance Policy Benefits Form 
• International Health Insurance Waiver

Deadline for Submission:

End of the second week of classes

How to Waive Health Insurance Fees for International Students:

1. Complete the following documents: Clarification of Insurance Policy Benefits, and International Health Insurance Waiver. 
   
2. Attach proof of insurance coverage.  This can be a letter from your insurance company, your insurance card, certificate, etc.  This MUST show your dates of coverage and be submitted with the Clarification of Insurance Policy Benefits and International Health Insurance Waiver.
    
3. Submit all three documents to SUNY Plattsburgh International Student Services.  They can be submitted via fax (518.564.3292), email (iss@plattsburgh.edu) or sent to:
   
   SUNY Plattsburgh
   International Student Services
   101 Broad St. Kehoe 209
   Plattsburgh, NY 12901
   USA

Students MUST submit all three documents for review by International Student Services.  Students who do not submit all three documents will not be considered for a waiver. Insurance coverage MUST match what is shown in the Clarification of Insurance Policy Benefits (EXAMPLE).

Fees will not be waived until after the second week of classes.  After the second week of classes students should verify that the charges have been removed by logging into BannerWeb and reviewing their student account.

Waiving International Student Health Insurance and Fees for the Summer: 

If you usually use the SUNY Plattsburgh health insurance during the academic year, but intend to be in your home country between June 15 and August 15, you may request that the summer health insurance coverage be waived. You must bring your plane ticket to International Student Services showing your departure before June 15 and arrival after August 15. Once we have reviewed your travel plans and have determined that you are eligible for a waiver, we will request a refund of your health insurance premium for the summer. The deadline for the submission of waiver of Summer International Health Insurance and  Fees is June 1.

You may also have your summer health insurance waived if you are graduating in May. Simply have your academic advisor or department chair send a note confirming that you will be graduating by email or post.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you have any questions about international admission or financial aid at SUNY-Plattsburgh, please contact:

International Student Services
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Kehoe Administration Building, Room 209
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901 USA

Phone: (518) 564-3287
Fax: (518) 564-3292
E-mail: iss@plattsburgh.edu